Metro Vancouver events on March 25, 2018

Spring Affair Seminar

Join us at MJ Fox Theatre for our annual day of learning and laughter; meeting friends old and new!

Burnaby | Michael J Fox Theatre | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Lecture

Artists Emerge

Artists Emerge is a national street dance competition adjudicated by celebrity judges from TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance, and the urban dance community’s top choreographers

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 9:00 am to 8:00 pm | Dance

Terminal City Tabletop Convention 2018

Welcome to the fifth annual Terminal City Tabletop Convention! We are Metro Vancouver's biggest tabletop gaming convention

Vancouver | Croatian Cultural Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Storm the Wall

Are you ready for one of UBC’s most iconic and unique experiences? Make a team of 5 to compete in a competitive or just for fun division. Feeling legendary? Challenge yourself and do the whole course on your own as an Iron person

Vancouver | UBC REC | 9:00 am to 11:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Festival du Bois 2018

The 29th annual Festival du Bois is slated for March 23 to 25 at Mackin Park in the Maillardville area of Coquitlam, the centre of francophone culture in BC - and you’re invited!

Coquitlam | Mackin Park | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Festival

Spring Break Fun for Gills and Buoys at Vancouver Aquarium

From March 17 to April 2, Vancouver Aquarium, an Ocean Wise initiative, is extending hours and offering additional programs that will keep the young and the young-at-heart engaged and having fun all Spring Break long

Vancouver | Vancouver Aquarium | 9:30 am to 6:00 pm | Kids

Easter Fair at the Stanley Park Train

Hop on the Stanley Park Train for an egg-citing Easter ride through Stanley Park

Vancouver | Stanley Park Railway | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Kids

Molly Lamb Bobak: Talk of the Town & Julie McIntyre: Travel Stories

Join us for the opening reception of Molly Lamb Bobak: Talk of the Town & Julie McIntyre: Travel Stories at the Burnaby Art Gallery

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition

The Last Hoo-Ray at Vancouver Aquarium

Only until April 2, visitors can enjoy a hands-on experience with cownose and southern stingrays at the Discover Rays touch pool

Vancouver | Vancouver Aquarium | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Nature / Animals

Spring Countertechnique Intensive with Charles Slender-White

After much success last year, Charles Slender-White is returning to Vancouver for another 5 day Countertechnique workshop!

Vancouver | The Landing Dance Centre | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm | Workshop

Hastings Park Farmers Market

Located within a thriving community close to the highway and the Second Narrows Bridge, the Hastings Park Farmers Market is a perfect place to stop and shop.

Vancouver | Hastings Park | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Bottoms Up: The Cultures of Drink in the Royal City

A look at New Westminster’s saloons, breweries, distilleries, afternoon teas, soda fountains and other drinking habits, places and stories

New Westminster | Anvil Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Spring Break at the Space Centre

Do you have what it takes to be a Mars colonist or an asteroid geologist? Join us over Spring Break to learn about the future of space exploration

Vancouver | H.R. MacMillan Space Centre | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids

Vancouver Gem & Mineral Show

Western Canada’s largest Gem show is featuring 100+ of the best gem, mineral and jewellery vendors from across Canada...

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Show

The Velveteen Rabbit

With a dash of magic, three actors transform their playspace into a children’s nursery with a rocking horse, a cavalcade of mechanical toys, a kind-hearted fairy and a toy rabbit who is transformed by one little boy’s love.

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 11:00 am to 12:00 am | Theatre

Spring Break by Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel

We're throwing open the gates for 11 fun days

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel | 11:00 am to 4:30 pm | Kids | Free

Exhibit Beta Vulgaris

Exhibit by Kelty Miyoshi McKinnon with Keri Latimer

Burnaby | Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Hands On Gnocchi Making

You may not have an Italian Mamma, but now you can learn to make Gnocchi like one!

Vancouver | Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre | 11:00 am to 1:30 pm | Cooking

Easter Egg Hunt

Children will participate in an egg hunt, organized games, face painting, crafts and meet the Easter Bunny! Please bring your own basket

Coquitlam | Place Maillardville Community Centre | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Kids

CAG Exhibition: Brent Wadden: Two Scores

Two Scores is a solo exhibition of ambitious new work by Vancouver-based artist Brent Wadden, his first in a public institution.

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Biggest dog meet-up vancouver #2

We are hosting our second dog meet up. this time jsut after spring. This is just a call out for people to bring their dogs and so we can all socialize and meet eachothers dogs and take photos

Vancouver | Trout Lake Dog Park | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Nature / Animals

JUNO Songwriters' Circle

The JUNO Songwriters' Circle Presented by SOCAN Music and in association with Canadian Music Publishers Association will be Hosted by Jann Arden and Bob Rock (7X JUNO Award Winner and Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee) on March 25th!

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Music

The Expressions - Les Expressions - Ek Izhaar "Love is always in the Air"

Come and sing a song - solo, duet or instrumental

Surrey | Punjab Bhawan | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising | Free

The Humans by Stephen Karam

Family drama, on more than one level

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Butcher by Prime Cuts Collective

In Nicolas Billon’s Butcher, an old man in a strange uniform is dropped off at a police station at 3 a.m. on Christmas Eve. He refuses to speak English, and has a meat hook dangling from his neck...

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 3:20 pm | Performing Arts

Forget About Tomorrow By Jill Daum

A new play about moving forward.. When Jane’s husband Tom is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, they face a difficult journey ahead. Will love and humour be enough to brace their family for the future?

Vancouver | Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Shen Yun

Shen Yun’s unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a multi-dimensional, deeply moving journey through one of humanity’s greatest treasures—the five millennia of traditional Chinese culture

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Show

The Velveteen Rabbit by Kevin Del Aguilar

With a dash of magic, three actors transform their playspace into a children’s nursery with a rocking horse, a cavalcade of mechanical toys, a kind-hearted fairy and a toy rabbit who is transformed by one little boy’s love.

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Theatre

Studio 58: FourPlay

This year marks the 12th mounting of this popular festival of one-­act plays, featuring four new scripts by current students and graduates, once again under the tutelage of award-­winning playwright Aaron Bushkowsky

Vancouver | Studio 58 | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Theatre

Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohen by Tracey Power

Not to be missed - the Firehall brings its hit show back to the stage in celebration of our 35th season and to pay homage to the late Mr. Cohen

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts

CAG Sunday Afternoon Tours

Join CAG Visitor Coordinator, Jocelyn Statia for a free tour of the current exhibitions

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Vancouver Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2018

The Vancouver Fashion Week Industry Originator Awards recognize veterans of the Vancouver fashion industry who have contributed to the advancement of the local market

Vancouver | Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

The JUNO Awards

You won't want to miss Canada's biggest night in music

Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Norooz Gala by Anahita Group

Everyone is invited to celebrate Nowrooz, Persian new year, With Anahita Group

Burnaby | Burnaby Hall | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Dance

Great Movies at Britannia: Dr. Zhivago

The Britannia Great Movies Series happens every Sunday evening from 6-9pm in the 55+ Centre. All our welcome to come and enjoy a movie and free popcorn!

Vancouver | Britannia Community Services Centre | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Film

Maple Ridge Festival of BC Film

The ACT Arts Centre and The Ridge Film Studios, with the support of the City of Maple Ridge, are thrilled to present the second edition of the Maple Ridge Festival of BC Film

Maple Ridge | The ACT Arts Centre | 6:30 pm to 0:00 am | Film

AJR The Click Tour With Guests

New York City-based indie pop band, on tour to support their latest release - The Click

Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 6:30 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Down And Around - a NZ & Australian Indie Vinyl DJ Night

Heavy focus on New Zealand and Australian 70s,80s,90s indie pop, garage, punk, power-pop, post-punk, twee, Flying Nun records etc, but may also throw in some other stuff that I like too

Vancouver | AnzaClub Vancouver | 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

The Yard Bird Sweethearts WISE Lounge Residency

Live in The WISE Lounge is proud to present The Yard Bird Sweethearts every Sunday in March

Vancouver | The Wise Hall & Lounge | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

U.S. Girls at The Biltmore Cabaret

U.S. Girls is the recording moniker of American-Canadian musician Meghan Remy.

Vancouver | The Biltmore Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Choir: The Gloria Dei Chorale - Come Unto Me

The Gloria Dei Chorale, under the direction of Alex McCune, is pleased to present a Palm Sunday Worship Service, “Come Unto Me” featuring choral selections, readings, and congregational songs

Burnaby | New Westminster Christian Reformed Church | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Music

Coalescence - March 25th

Coalescence is a weekly fusion social dance that happens every Sunday at Academie Duello. Music is a mix of blues and other genres

Vancouver | Coalescence | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Dance

Family Feud Night

Sign up your team of 4-6 players, and go head to head with other teams! There are lots of prizes throughout, and the teams with the highest points will face each other to win a $100 Gift Card

Coquitlam | Townhall Public House Coquitlam | Active Life / Health | Free

2018 Sonic Boom Festival: Ensemble in Residence Concert

The 2018 Sonic Boom Festival Ensemble in Residence is The Nu: BC Collective which encompasses the talents of flutist Paolo Bortolussi, cellist Eric Wilson and pianist Corey Hamm

Vancouver | Orpheum Annex | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

East Vancouver Improv League - High Octane Improv Comedy

Instant Theatre is proud to present the launch of the East Vancouver Improv League!

Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Comedy

António Zambujo

The award-winning Portuguese singer and songwriter is one of the most innovative fado singers on the scene today

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

UBC Theatre - The Crucible by Arthur Miller

The Crucible is a timeless parable of morality, a scorching indictment of intolerance, and a central work in the canon of American drama

Vancouver | Frederic Wood Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Foxtrot

Rated 100% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, but less popular in Israeli government circles (Israel's Minister of Culture condemned the film when it won the Grand Jury Prize at Venice in the fall), Foxtrot is a truly extraordinary work from Samuel Maoz (Lebanon)

Vancouver | Vancity Theatre | 7:30 pm to 8:42 pm | Film

Black Umfolosi

From Zimbabwe, Black Umfolosi is one of Africa’s great musical exports. Black Umfolosi blends a capella singing with dance and traditional costume in a show that has played some of Canada’s largest venues

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Leo Kottke - Live in Vancouver

Virtuoso acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke returns to Vancouver for the first time in 15 years for one special solo concert

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

John Brennan, encounterxxst, and guests

The third in our series of experimental music at Gold Saucer features an eclectic mix, with percussionist John Brennan (of Destroy Vancouver), the clattering downtempo electronics of encounterxxist, and post-Canadiana/experimental nerd Kintsugi Headwounds

Vancouver | Buried In Wire | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Rogue Folk Club: Old Man Luedecke

You can hear the listening on Old Man Luedecke’s latest album, Domestic Eccentric. You can hear the cabin in the snowy Nova Scotia woods where it was recorded

Vancouver | Rogue Folk Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Little Miss Glitz

Little Miss Glitz hits the stage this March with a shocking, heartwarming and uncompromisingly-funny take on the world of child beauty pageants

Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Performing Arts

Live Nation Presents: The Oh Hellos

The Oh Hellos are Maggie and Tyler Heath, intentionally-independent self-produced music-making siblings hailing from the great state of Texas

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Enron by United Players

Enron, the Texas-based energy company ascended to great heights (and a staggering stock price) before declaring bankruptcy in 2001 amid one of the largest financial scandals in history, having deceived its 20,000 employees, Wall Street, and...

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Performing Arts

Vancouver All Stars 2018 After Party

Jenn and Juice Management, Denzin 8 Productions & SF Entertainment Presents: Vancouver All Stars 2018 After Party @Cabana Lounge

Vancouver | Cabana Lounge | 9:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music

Double Lover

A fiendish and febrile erotic thriller. Chloé (Marine Vacth), a fragile young woman, falls in love with her psychoanalyst, Paul (Jérémie Renier)

Vancouver | Vancity Theatre | 9:35 pm to 10:42 pm | Film